Dominican Republic
We design cultural immersion and travel programs in the Dominican Republic for educators, families, individuals, and travel partners. Quisqueya la Bella has stories to tell.
The Dominican Republic at a glance
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, the island it shares with Haiti. Its 800 miles of coastline run from the Atlantic in the north to the Caribbean in the south, with the Cordillera Central mountain range rising between them. Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest permanent European settlement in the Americas — home to the first cathedral, university, and hospital built by colonizers in the New World. But the country's identity comes from the mix of Taíno, African, and Spanish roots that shape everything from the music to the food. Dominicans dance merengue and bachata, eat mangú for breakfast, and call the country Quisqueya la Bella — a Taíno name that means "mother of all lands."
Capital: Santo Domingo
Religions: Catholic
Currency: Dominican Peso
Population: 10,790,744 (The World Factbook 2023 est.)
Languages: Spanish
Independence: February 27, 1844
Government: Representative Democracy
Current Head of State: Luis Abinader
GDP by sector: Services 56%, Manufactured Goods 15%, Construction 14%, Remittances 10%, Agricultural Production 5%
Services in the Dominican Republic
Education programs, family vacations, and travel partner services from Santo Domingo to Samaná, Bayahibe, and the highlands
Travel Partners
Full-service destination management including white-labeled and co-branded programs.
Education Abroad
Transformative service-learning programs for educators and their students.
Tailor-Made Travel
Travel for families and individuals seeking authentic experiences and experiential learning.
The colors of the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Experiences customized to your needs and delivered with precision
What our travelers say
Real experiences from real travelers
A deep commitment to traveler safety.
As one of Cornerstone’s earliest members, Offbeat has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to traveler safety, staff development, and the ongoing evolution of its risk management systems. Their willingness to invest in thoughtful planning, transparent communication, and continuous improvement reflects the standard we encourage across our community. It’s no surprise that many Cornerstone members choose Offbeat as their trusted local operator throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The confidence they’ve built within the travel industry is grounded in professionalism, operational excellence, and a shared belief that meaningful experiences and strong safety practices go hand in hand.
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